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Peugeot 208Audi A1Volkswagen Polo
Mandai score
7.5/10
7.5/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 2,050,000
KSh 22,000,003,800,000
KSh 1,950,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic, Dual-clutch
Doors
5
5
5
Most popular trim
208 Allure / GT Line / GT 1.2 PureTech
A1 Sportback 25 TFSI / 30 TFSI S Line
Polo 1.0 TSI Comfortline / Highline / R-Line / GTI
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Fuel consumption
18.5 km/L5.4 L/100km combined · about 814 km a tank
19.5 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 780 km a tank
21.0 km/L4.8 L/100km combined · about 840 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,227 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 12,268 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,164 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 11,639 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,081 / 100 kmKSh 11 a km · KSh 10,808 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,055 mm
4,029 mm
4,053 mm
Width
1,745 mm
1,740 mm
1,751 mm
Height
1,430 mm
1,409 mm
1,461 mm
Wheelbase
2,540 mm
2,563 mm
2,551 mm
Ground clearance
150 mm
135 mm
145 mm
Boot space
311 L (1,106 L folded)
335 L
351 L (1,125 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,090 kg
1,165 kg
1,145 kg
Seats
5
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.2L PureTech 130 Turbo 3-Cylinder Petrol
1.0L TFSI 3-Cylinder Turbo (30 TFSI)
1.0L TSI Turbo 3-Cylinder / 2.0L TSI Turbo 4-Cylinder (GTI)
Power
130 hp @ 5,500 rpm
116 hp @ 5,000 rpm
95 hp to 115 hp (1.0T) / 200 hp (GTI)
Torque
230 Nm @ 1,750 rpm
200 Nm @ 2,000–3,500 rpm
175 Nm to 200 Nm (1.0T) / 320 Nm (GTI)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
8.7 sec
9.4 sec
6.7 sec (GTI) / 9.5 sec (1.0T 115hp) / 10.8 sec (1.0T 95hp)
Top speed
208 km/h
203 km/h
200 km/h (1.0T) / 237 km/h (GTI)
Fuel economy
Combined
18.5 km/L (130 hp) / 21.0 km/L (100 hp)
19.5 km/L (1.0T) / 17.5 km/L (1.5T)
21.0 km/L (1.0T 95hp) / 19.5 km/L (1.0T 115hp) / 15.0 km/L (GTI)
City
15.2 km/L
16.5 km/L (1.0T) / 14.5 km/L (1.5T)
18.0 km/L (1.0T 95hp) / 16.8 km/L (1.0T 115hp) / 12.2 km/L (GTI)
Highway
22.5 km/L
22.0 km/L (1.0T) / 20.0 km/L (1.5T)
24.0 km/L (1.0T 95hp) / 22.5 km/L (1.0T 115hp) / 17.5 km/L (GTI)
Tank size
44 L
40 L
40 L
CO₂ emissions
103 g/km
112 g/km
108 g/km (1.0T)
At a glance
Model
Peugeot 208 (A9 / P21 Series)
Audi A1 Sportback (GB Series)
Volkswagen Polo (Mk6 AW Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Hatchbacks
5-Door Compact Luxury Hatchback
5-Door Subcompact European Hatchback
Seating capacity
5
5 seats
5
Fuel types
Petrol (PureTech), Diesel (BlueHDi)
Petrol (TFSI)
Petrol (TSI Turbo)
Engine sizes
1,199 cc (1.2L PureTech Turbo / NA)
999 cc / 1,395 cc / 1,498 cc / 1,984 cc
999 cc (1.0L TSI) / 1,984 cc (2.0L TSI GTI)
Transmission
Automatic (EAT6 / EAT8)
7-speed S tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic
7-Speed DSG Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Front-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
150 mm
135 mm
145 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Futuristic 3D i-Cockpit: Holographic instrument cluster and compact sport steering wheel.
- Smooth Aisin 8-speed automatic: Real torque-converter gearbox avoids CVT rubber-band feel.
- Sub-1,200 cc tax advantage: Low KRA customs valuation keeps import duty minimal.
- Lowest customs duty bracket: 1.0L engine qualifies for Kenya's lowest customs tax valuation category.
- Premium Virtual Cockpit display: 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster with MMI touch screen.
- Excellent 19.5+ km/L fuel economy: Low operating costs for daily urban commuting.
- Effortless city parking: Compact 4.02-meter length makes Nairobi CBD parking stress-free.
- Lowest KRA import duty bracket: 999 cc TSI engine sits in KRA's lowest customs tax valuation category.
- High-speed European stability: MQB chassis provides unshakeable highway composure at 120 km/L.
- Punchy 200 Nm 1.0T torque: Turbocharged low-end torque makes city overtaking responsive and effortless.
- Generous 351 L boot capacity: Class-leading trunk space for a subcompact hatchback.
What’s not so good
- 150 mm ground clearance: Mind steep speed bumps when fully loaded.
- Wet timing belt inspection: Requires Total Quartz Ineo 0W-20 oil to preserve wet timing belt.
- 135 mm ground clearance: Requires care over steep estate speed bumps.
- S tronic dual-clutch sensitivity: Demands proper transmission maintenance in heavy traffic.
- Low 145 mm ground clearance: Requires care when navigating high urban speed bumps.
- Requires quality synthetic VW 504 00 oils: DSG transmission requires fluid maintenance every 60,000 km.